Ryan Blaney finally had the car he needed to claim the win that had evaded him all year. Blaney maintained his composure and clinched a win he had deserved from the opening lap. Ryan Blaney survived four cautions in the last 24 laps to win the NASCAR Xfinity race for his first victory of the season.read more...

LONG POND, Pa. -- The NASCAR series make little difference to Kyle Busch. The hottest driver in the sport always finds a way to victory lane.read more...

Gordon to wave goodbye to winless races in final season (The Associated Press)

Jeff Gordon's request for a low-key farewell tour has mostly been respected, though the four-time NASCAR champion has been feted with a parade, bourbon, an 18-liter bottle of wine, even a track named in his honor. In the final season of his trailblazing career, there was another tribute this weekend for the retiring great: Pocono Raceway painted ''GORDON'' in white at the start/finish line in honor of the winningest driver in track history. Pocono Raceway CEO Brandon Igdalsky presented Gordon with a $24,000 check - to match his car number - for the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.read more...

Michael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman said his purchase in a share of Chip Ganassi Racing was more about consolidation than a sign he's leaving the organization. MWR fields Sprint Cup teams for Clint Bowyer and David Ragan, who earlier this year replaced Brian Vickers when Vickers was sidelined with recurring blood clots.read more...

Kyle Busch will start his drive for his fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup victory from the pole. Busch turned a lap of 178.416 mph Friday at Pocono Raceway to take the top spot for the first time during his sensational streak. Busch won on the road course at Sonoma, then took the last three races at Kentucky, New Hampshire and Indianapolis.read more...

Kenny Wallace preps for final NASCAR race (The Associated Press)

Kenny Wallace has made more starts in NASCAR's second-tier circuit than anyone - and yet he might be known more for his TV work than his racing career. Wallace will get one final weekend in the spotlight before retiring as a NASCAR driver, though he will continue to race in dirt-track events around the country. Wallace will make his 547th and final NASCAR Xfinity start Saturday night at Iowa Speedway.read more...FrijolitoCure and Heal